Orange Breakfast Crunch Topping

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Orange Breakfast Crunch Topping
35 min.
10
145kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with our Orange Breakfast Crunch Topping! This delightful vegetarian recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes, but it also serves up to 10 people, making it perfect for family brunches or gatherings with friends. With a tantalizing blend of toasted wheat germ, zesty orange peel, and warm cinnamon, this topping adds a burst of flavor and crunch to your morning meals.

Imagine the aroma of brown sugar and butter melting together, creating a sweet glaze that perfectly coats the wholesome wheat germ. As it bakes, the mixture transforms into a golden, crunchy topping that is simply irresistible. Whether you sprinkle it over a warm bowl of oatmeal, mix it with fresh fruit, or use it to elevate your waffles, this topping is sure to become a breakfast favorite.

Not only is it delicious, but it also offers a balanced caloric profile, with each serving containing just 145 calories. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a satisfying addition to your morning routine. So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful Orange Breakfast Crunch Topping? It’s a simple yet scrumptious way to kickstart your day!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter cubed
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoon orange zest grated
  • 1.5 cups wheat germ toasted

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, combine the wheat germ, orange peel and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter until butter is melted.
  2. Pour over wheat germ mixture; stir to coat.
  3. Bake at 275° for 20-30 minutes or until browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store, covered, in refrigerator.
  4. Serve with oatmeal, fruit or waffles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories145kcal
Protein10.66%
Fat37.04%
Carbs52.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.5
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.110869513906%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:145.42kcal
7.27%
Fat:6.28g
9.66%
Saturated Fat:3.2g
20.03%
Carbohydrates:19.96g
6.65%
Net Carbohydrates:17.57g
6.39%
Sugar:10.68g
11.86%
Cholesterol:12.2mg
4.07%
Sodium:41.67mg
1.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.07g
8.14%
Manganese:2.32mg
115.95%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.71%
Selenium:13.86µg
19.8%
Phosphorus:147.24mg
14.72%
Zinc:2.13mg
14.21%
Folate:48.94µg
12.23%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.51%
Magnesium:42.52mg
10.63%
Fiber:2.39g
9.57%
Copper:0.14mg
7.17%
Iron:1.17mg
6.51%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.98%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.21%
Potassium:171.57mg
4.9%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.13%
Vitamin A:144.63IU
2.89%
Calcium:19.19mg
1.92%